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In reply to the discussion: Biden says... buy a double barrelled shotgun [View all]riqster
(13,986 posts)36. That is not because of the Glock
Although I grant they are good weapons of their type. I submit that you can do what you do because you are a conscientious gun owner.
When I say "simple", I am talking about the design and engineering of the hardware. A double-barreled shotgun has less than ten moving parts and can be maintained by almost anyone. A Glock has dozens of moving parts (combined into assemblies).
Plus, pistol shooting requires more training and practice to maintain proficiency than a scatter gun
Bottom line: for people who are only concerned with a reliable and simple-to-use home defense weapon, a simple shotgun is best. Other people who are looking for other things from a gun would and should make other choices, of course.
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As long as it's not another butchered Stevens 311D. My "Circle G" still has 28" bbls.
Eleanors38
Feb 2013
#48
I'm sure someone will follow Joe's advice and end up arrested for discharging a firearm ...
spin
Feb 2013
#18
But then again it isn't defensively smart to give up your position or have an unready weapon.
iiibbb
Feb 2013
#30
At least it would if the burglar or thief had HEARD that sound before.
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2013
#57
My single barrel shotgun has proven to work just fine twice and all I had to do was cock it,
appleannie1
Feb 2013
#34
When I am standing in my diningroom in the middle of the night and a stranger is in my basement
appleannie1
Feb 2013
#50
Wow! A lot of DU members aren't totally supporting the VP. All of them must be NRA shills.
DonP
Feb 2013
#40
Fire two blasts, look the intruder in the eye, then say "TAG! I'm it!" and run.
cherokeeprogressive
Feb 2013
#56
I guess if you could get the person/persons breaking your door down to sign a contract to just steal
Yavapai
Feb 2013
#62
Hey Biden, just issue me one and I will be there for the drills. Thanks
Tuesday Afternoon
Feb 2013
#64